Innisfail News

PENHOLD – The town has found itself in the same boat as Innisfail and other municipalities in Alberta when it comes to the education requisition tax.

INNISFAIL -- There will be little if any increase on residential tax bills despite town council approving another modest hike to the 2019 property tax rate.

INNISFAIL -- Businesses and citizens who use water specifically for industrial processing and irrigation purposes now have the opportunity to avoid unfair local sewer charges.

BOWDEN -- Town officials stand by a decision they made to let the water run after a couple of water main breaks occurred in Bowden.

INNISFAIL – For the past 50 years the Innisfail and District Historical Society has been an essential part of the community.

INNISFAIL – For the first time a piece of Holocaust history from Holland is on display in Alberta schools.

INNISFAIL – An Innisfail man charged with manslaughter in connection to a local street death last month has been released on bail. Malcolm “Nathan” Bourgeois, 41, was scheduled to make his second court appearance on May 15 but it was adjourned.

Victoria Day is officially celebrated on the Monday closest to May 24. That is the day that was declared in 1901 by the Canadian government, to honour Queen Victoria following her passing. It usually falls on the third Monday in May.

Members of the Innisfail Garden Club joined local gardeners for a recent work bee at the Innisfail Community Garden. Mid-May is typically the time of year when gardeners prepare gardens and plant seeds for the growing season.

Royal watchers and residents of Innisfail and surrounding communities gathered at the Innisfail and District Historical Village on May 11 to celebrate the birth of a new royal baby. They welcomed the news by holding a Royal Baby Tea.